Motorways were once seen as a way of reducing congestion in our towns and cities. But the more we build, the more they fill with drivers.
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Hate crimes after a terrorist attack usually target people from the terrorist’s background. But the Christchurch mosque shootings led to a surge in abuse directed at victims of the attacks.
As the parliamentary record shows, the Greens have been the only party to consistently challenge orthodox ideas about economic growth and prosperity.
New Zealand’s climate policy is largely copied from other countries, and when judged against objectives such as the 1.5°C target, its actions remain inadequate.
The impact of colonialism can’t be reversed, but as New Zealand implements the UN declaration new ideas emerge of a state that represents first peoples more fairly.
His populist style made Winston Peters the kingmaker in New Zealand politics, but a new kind of populism may dethrone him in 2020.
Organic appeal and reach still trump advertising spending when it comes to digital engagement by parties and individual politicians.
New Zealand voters are divided on climate policy along party lines, with the majority on one side of the political spectrum calling for urgent action while at the other end most recommend caution.
Our intention to buy climate-friendly products does not always match our buying behaviour, especially when we pay more for such products.
Proposals to improve the capital’s urban design and density must also take account of the city’s unique streetscapes.
New research uncovers the fundamental factors that control the Earth’s surface, providing insights into how land levels will respond to the melting of ice sheets and sea level rise.
During the MMP era, the average vote share of the highest-polling party has been steadily climbing — with big implications for New Zealand democracy.
School sport should prioritise development of the person, not the athlete. A new TV deal has some worried there hasn’t been enough debate as to how this will impact the culture of school sport.
More than 70% of New Zealanders agree that industries receiving substantial financial assistance as part of the COVID-19 recovery should be required to lower their carbon emissions.
The voices of recreational cannabis users are curiously missing from the official debate about legalisation.
Despite taking different approaches, both countries have won praise for their handling of the coronavirus outbreak. So what can we learn from that?
We have had to adapt to several changes to our climate since we started our migration out of Africa many thousands of years ago.
From policy to performance, a panel of five political experts analyses the first televised leaders’ debate of the 2020 New Zealand election campaign.
With their different but equally conservative income tax policies, both Labour and National ask voters to consider their own appetite for risk.
Policy and promises matter, but the way politicians articulate them can be just as important — especially on live television.
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